Macon is located in the state of georgia and has been referred to as the dividing line of the south. America cultural heritage is rampant in this city and this complements the ever-growing vision of Macon as a city. Famed for its cherry trees, Macon is affectionately known as the ‘cherry blossom capital of the world’.
Crammed with museums and cultural attractions, Macon draws history buffs from the US as well as abroad. Some of the best historic monuments of the south are found in Macon, including Woodruff House, the Hay House and the Cannonball House. The city has more than just southern American history to offer visitors; the huge number of cherry trees, some 175,000, amazes most visitors and the Cherry Blossom Festival held annually is worth attending.
Macon has played an important role in American musical history, being home to some of the greats like The Allman Brothers Band, Ottis Reading and Little Richard. Music fans from all over the USA come to pay homage to the birthplace of Southern Rock in the 1960s. A music hall of fame has been established in the city to commemorate the great influence Macon has played on a global level.
Highlights
Ocmulgee National Monument: this is a tribute to the Native Americans and their building culture over a millennium ago, including some sacred burial mounds.
Rose Hill Cemetery: wandering around this cemetery filled with Civil War graves is a stirring reminder of the important role that Macon played in the conflict.
Hay House: also known as the ‘Palace of the South’ the Hay House is a fascinating place to visit.
Fort Hawkins: this was the original settlement of the ‘white man’ when the Native Americans were forced out.
Cannonball House: the city’s official Civil War museum provides an entertaining and interesting history of the Civil War.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame: lose yourself for an afternoon in the historical and present music of the south in this music hall of fame.